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Equality and Equity
Massachusetts has the second highest percentage of LGBT people in the nation. A new report provides fresh data and insights into this diverse, vibrant, strong community. |
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The Work of Leisure Learn the top takeaways from the first major report on the Leisure, Hospitality & Tourism industry in Massachusetts in nearly 30 years. Spoiler alert: The industry is huge, employing more than 1 in 10 of all workers and generating $69.4 billion in economic activity. |
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Stories of Far-Reaching Health Inequity
Do social divides kill? That’s the provocative question posed at to a Boston Foundation gathering of partners in the area of health and wellness. |
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A Conversation with Orlando Watkins, Part I
“The city is doing so well financially, but … actually it’s creating more stress and pressure and burdens on low-income communities of colors,” says Boston Foundation Vice President for Programs. |
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How a Community Health Center Became a Racial Justice Organization
Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center has been taking on one of the most painful and complex issues we face as a city—racial reconciliation and healing—and doing it with a brave group of young people.
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Early Childhood Policy: The Road Ahead A roundtable discussion brought together leaders and advocates to discuss the status and future of support for the pre-K population and the educational and caregiving workforce that serves it. Read more... |
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Kids in Need of Defense
All eyes are on the border with Mexico these days, but for the last decade, KIND has been quietly providing expert, compassionate legal services to children caught in the U.S. immigration system. |
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Boston EdTalks 2018
WGBH was the setting for the the 7th annual Boston EdTalks, which celebrated teacher-led innovation by providing a platform for talented area teachers to share their work and ideas. |
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Introducing Soni Gupta
The Boston Foundation’s new Director of Neighborhoods & Housing “is uniquely suited to the challenge of strengthening our community’s neighborhoods and promoting affordable housing for all of our city’s residents.” |
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Collaborate Boston 2018 winners
Generations are uniting for change by exploring urban agriculture, mentoring, storytelling, dance and resilience through this special initiative of the Boston Foundation. |
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Pozen and Deval Patrick Prizes Awarded
Two awards recognize excellence in education—from innovation in K-12 education to community colleges working with employers to build career pathways for their students. |
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There at the Beginning
The Boston Foundation gave a critical early grant of $230,000 to help launch The BASE, which empowers student athletes to achieve their full potential on and off the field. |
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